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Yes similar to planes its an energy density and cost issue for the batteries although weight is less of a concern. I would imagine you could do some interesting
by SigmundA 6y ago
Yes similar to planes its an energy density and cost issue for the batteries although weight is less of a concern. I would imagine you could do some interesting things too like have the train run through an electrified section to charge itself and then run through a non-electrified section on batteries.
- MLR 6y agoThat's basically the plan for the UK network going forward, electrification has been ludicrously expensive so most of our rail network (in miles) is serviced by diesel trains, even some of the major lines have had full electrification indefinitely delayed. It also allows un-electrified or inactive railway lines to be incorporated into urban metros much more easily and we're doing that as well.